Question 1

what is the definition or description of: raspberry allergy?

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Fruit allergy: Allergy to any food, in this case raspberry will cause symptoms of oral itching, lip or tongue swelling, hives, breathing difficulty and/or throat closure etc. Food allergy is diagnosed with clinical history followed by skin or blood test and that information helps establish the diagnosis and severity of the allergy.

Question 2

is it ok to f give berries e.g raspberries in fruit porridge to 7 months baby? he doesn't have allergy, but i was told it will cause it in the future.

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It's fine: It's fine to give any berries after age 6 months. Their guts are mature enough to fully digest these. Just don't coat with honey - remember, no honey before age 1. Finally, as with any new foods, leave a few days in between new offerings to see if any problems with a particular food.  Yummy, yummy, look out berries, here's my tummy!

Question 3

how do i overcome a drug allergy?

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Tricky: Medication reactions can be tricky as the type of reaction can be intolerance vs allergic.  Avoidance is the best treatment for a drug allergy and using a suitable alternative.  In a life threatening circumstance, desensitization by an allergist in the hospital is an option.  Sometimes drug allergy can resolve over time such as penicillin.  An allergist can assist in a good long term plan.

Question 4

if you're allergic to a drug have a drug allergy can you outgrow it as you get older for instance i'm allergic to phenobarbital?

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Maybe: There are some allergies that resolve as you grow older. For instance some people can get improvement in their response to certain medications as they get older, or further away from the initial exposure. This may be due to a calming of the inflammatory response as you age. However, if you were my patient i would not give you a medication that you were allergic to as the risk is too high.

Question 5

what's a drug allergy like?

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Much more than U ask: There are 4 different types of medication allergy and also there are side effect reactions. Type 1- allergic type. Hives, itching, sneezing,  wheezing and shock are different forms of this allergy.Type 2-complement related angioedema, swelling type 3 is immune complexes. That is clumps of antibodies with the drug which clog small capilaries in kidneys, joints, skin 
type 4 is cell-contact dernatiti.

Question 6

which drug is a good allergy medication?

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Depends: The choice of allergy medication depends on symptoms. There are several good over the counter antihistamines. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Question 7

what are symptoms of a real drug allergy?

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Rash and anaphylaxis: The most common allergic reaction to a drug is a rash.  In severe cases this is accompanied by breathing trouble and could even be life-threatening anaphylaxis.  Stomach upset is a common side effect and is not likely to be a true allergy.  However, it is still important to let your doctor know this.

Question 8

how long does it take for a drug allergy to clear?

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Depends on drug: From immediatly to weeks or months depending on drug the dose and route of administration.

Question 9

could a generic form of allergy(fexofenadine) be somehow different from the brand name drug?

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Not if properly...: ...Manufactured.

Ironically, of late the biggest manufacturing problems have been with brand-name companies, with several high-profile recalls.

Question 10

how can i tell if i have hives or a drug allergy?

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Subtle: hives can occur as part of an allergy syndrome.  people with chronic hives or who have an inborn low threshold for hives have difficulty differentiating simple hives from drug allergy.  If the drug reaction is IgE-mediated, or occurs via a similar pathway without IgE, then one would expect additional symptoms other than hives (breathing problem, dizzy, nausea, swelling, headache, etc)

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Is it ok to f give berries e.g raspberries in fruit porridge to 7 months baby? he doesn't have allergy, but i was told it will cause it in the future.

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How do i overcome a drug allergy?

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If you're allergic to a drug have a drug allergy can you outgrow it as you get older for instance i'm allergic to phenobarbital?

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What's a drug allergy like?

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Which drug is a good allergy medication?

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What are symptoms of a real drug allergy?

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How long does it take for a drug allergy to clear?

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Could a generic form of allergy(fexofenadine) be somehow different from the brand name drug?

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How can i tell if i have hives or a drug allergy?

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